Showing posts with label Travel news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel news. Show all posts

Thursday, 31 March 2016

LGBT Travelers Can Revel in 2016 Lineup of Fabulous Las Vegas Events


LGBTTravelers looking for an exciting and colorful array of LGBT events can look no further than the Entertainment Capital of the World. This year ushers in a blending of events that offer an incredible variety of opportunities for only-in-Vegas moments, including daylife, nightlife, entertainment, sporting events, festivals, conventions and more. 


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Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Siam Paragon ranked sixth place people mentioned most on Facebook in 2015


Siam-Paragon_02-500x300Siam Paragon, one of Thailand’s most luxury shopping complexes, is ranked the sixth most talked about place among people around the world in 2015 and is the only place in Asia to be on the top 10 list, according to Facebook.


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Saturday, 22 August 2015

Announcing the Fabulous Women in Travel Meet Up Line Up of Speakers and Mentors


xshutterstock_243396313-800x500_c.jpg.pagespeed.ic.lAa6gA09rTI am delighted this week to be able to announce the full line up of speakers and mentors for the forthcoming Women in Travel meet up at World Travel Market 2015. It is a privilege to have such a high caliber group of professionals committing their time to join the event as panelists and also to provide one to one mentoring support to those who will be booking the sessions in advance. I must also thanks our supporters at WTM, AWTE and the University of Surrey for helping in making this possible!
One to one mentoring support is, I believe, a first for World 

US Travel Show Puts Irish Food and Drink On The Menu


Failte IrelandRenowned US travel and adventure show, ‘The Road Less Travelled’, has been touring around Ireland this week. Presented by explorer and adventurer Jonathan Legg and broadcast to a collective audience of up to six million, the show travelled the country (on an itinerary designed by Fáilte Ireland) as the presenter and crew filmed an episode for their upcoming fourth season showcasing Irish food and drink along with some new and unusual experiences on offer across the country.

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Banksy’s Dismaland falls short of entry tickets on opening day


dismalandThe Banksy’s Dismaland park in Weston-super-Mare opened on the 20 August to locals but many people were left waiting outside as they did not get tickets to enter the park. Only thousand people received free tickets to enter the park while hundreds of locals queued up in the seafront to get in.


The park’s website suggests that tickets are available online but a bizarre booking process has frustrated would be visitors and they are wondering whether the park is playing a prank with them

Center Runway Maintenance Operation Completed on Schedule


reb170815_063The maintenance operation of Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) Center Runway was completed on schedule during the night from Wednesday to Thursday this week. In just 72 hours, the four centimeter thick asphalt surface was removed and replaced with a new layer – a total volume of 80,000 square meters. In addition, 300 halogen lights, marking the touchdown and centerline areas, were replaced with energy saving and durable LED lighting.
Due to intense preplanning prior to the operation and the close coordination between DFS German Air Navigation Services

London welcomes 35,000 cardiologists with launch of the London Heart Trail


London Heart TrailThe short one to two hour walk from VisitLondon.com is free to enter for people of all ages, with an optional charity donation to the British Heart Foundation. Participants will be given the chance to win prizes by completing interactive challenges, unlocking clues and answering questions about heart health using the London Heart Trail App. The walk will not only provide an opportunity to take in some of the most iconic sights along the South Bank, it will also encourage Londoners and visitors to see the city on foot.


Friday, 21 August 2015

When School’s in, Go Back to Summer with September Travel Deals


England Inns & ResortsWhile others are school shopping, sweating at pre-season sports practices, or moving back to campus, savvy travelers should hit the beaches, mountains, and restaurants of New England. “Late August and September are some of the most pleasant times to travel in the northeast,” said Beth Steucek of the New England Inns & Resorts Association. “There are fewer people, beautiful weather, mouthwatering seasonal menus, and warm water. It’s a fantastic time to explore the region.”


Visa-Vietnam.org Introduces Frequently Member Program to Save More on Travel Visa


visa vietnamVisa-Vietnam.Org, a Non-Government website or affiliated with embassy run by Nam Thang Travel Co., LTD provides cheaper price and faster service for frequently visa user members. They also offer special discounts, hassle free application process, processing within 24 hours, affordable prices and easy accessibility.


Joburg Shopping Festival aims to attract visitors and grow local retail trade


city of JohannesburgRecently voted ‘most popular African city’ overall for young people aged 15-19 in the 2015 Youthful Cities Index, the city of Johannesburg has established itself as one of the African continent’s premier tourist destinations. The upcoming Joburg Shopping Festival, set to take place this spring, is the city’s latest offering – this time, with a distinct focus on the retail experience.
 
Having confirmed four of Johannesburg’s most vibrant shopping centres to offer a ten-day sales bonanza, the Joburg Shopping Festival is set to grow into one o

Showcasing travel brands to Global Buyers at Luxperience 2015, Sydney


LuxperienceIn just three weeks, leading luxury and experiential travel trade exhibition, Luxperience, is again opening its doors in Sydney, Australia to new venue, Australian Technology Park due to its increased size. In its fourth year, the business exchange has fast become renowned for attracting the highest quality buyers and sellers of global travel experiences, and a number of high profile South American brands have signed up to exhibit at the event.

With Summer In Full Gear, Manhattan Beach Marriott Announces Bike And Picnic Offer


Manhattan Beach MarriottManhattan Beach locals and visitors alike have yet another reason to get pumped this summer. Manhattan Beach Marriott has announced that it will offer bike rentals and pre-packed picnic lunches throughout the season, giving adventure-seekers the opportunity to explore the city in an exciting new way.

Participants can rent bikes for $10 per hour or just $30 for the entire day, and picnic lunches are available for $12. Hotel guests and locals who take advantage of this offer will also receive a complimentary beach towel for the day – ideal for seaside lunching and lounging. All prices are per person.

New London Bridge Images and Photographs Reveal Revitalised St Thomas Street


Network RailA new entrance flanked by a row of shops and cafes will complete the transformation of a south London street next to the new London Bridge station.

London Bridge station is being completely rebuilt by Network Rail as part of the Government-sponsored Thameslink Programme, including a new entrance onto St Thomas Street in Southwark.


Amawaterways Named ‘Best River Cruise’ Line During 27th Annual Virtuoso Travel Week


AmawaterwaysAmaWaterways, the world’s leading river cruise line, has been named “Best River Cruise Line” for the fourth consecutive year by Virtuoso. The company was presented with the prestigious award on August 13, during a gala dinner that concluded the 27th Annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, NV. The event attracted more than 2,700 attendees, including some of the most prestigious names in luxury travel.
“The entire AmaWaterways team appreciates the recognition of Best River Cruise Line by Virtuoso agents,” said Gary Murphy, AmaWaterways’ Vice President of Sales and Co-owner. “We deeply value our relationship with Virtuoso – when their clients come home happy after experiencing our cruises, it continues to drive

How safe are you traveling this Hurricane season?


stormJune 1st marks the beginning of the 2015 Hurricane Season. Officially, it will last until November 30. So the entire summer travel season is potentially threatened and you might have to be ready with the alternative travel plans. There were as many as six hurricanes in last year along with a plethora of storms whose severity were no significantly less than those hurricanes. Again, you cannot just dabble with the travel plans even if your itinerary does not include the hurricane path; travel plans might still not go unaffected. Even if the planned destination is not within the hurricane path, storms can greatly affect travel and flight schedules at airports all across the country.

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CA Technologies Joins Linux Foundation Open Mainframe Project to Advance Innovation on the Mainframe


CA TechnologiesCA Technologies today announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held Xceedium, Inc., a provider of privileged identity management solutions that protect on-premise, cloud and hybrid IT environments.

With the transaction complete, CA offers customers a comprehensive, flexible solution for controlling and protecting IT administrator or other privileged user accounts from external attacks or insider mistakes and malicious misuse. The combined 

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

ALTA Member Airlines Passenger Traffic Increases 1.8% in September

ALTAThe Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announced that its member airlines carried 14.2 million passengers in September, up 1.8% from the previous year.

Traffic (RPK) grew 3.1% and capacity (ASK) increased 2.0%, bringing up the load factor to 79.3%, 0.8 percentage points higher than in September 2013.

The number of passengers carried year-to-date increased 5.3% versus the same period of the previous year, reaching 132.0 million passengers. During the aforementioned period, traffic (RPK) rose 5.7%, capacity (ASK) increased 2.5%, and the passenger load factor reached 79.5%, 2.4 percentage points higher than the previous year.


Birds’ eye view of London Bridge tracks lead to national photography competition win

Network RailA striking black and white aerial image looking down onto people boarding and alighting trains at London Bridge station, which is undergoing one of Britain’s biggest station redevelopments, has won the Network Rail Lines in the Landscape Award at this year’s Take a View’s Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.

The winning photograph was captured by Stephen Bright from Hook in Hampshire. His entry was judged the best of around 500 photographs that capture Britain’s extensive rail network and its relationship with our landscape.


Saturday, 11 October 2014

PhoCusWright and UnionPay to present at next MTT thinks Seminar in Singapore


mttMobile Travel Technologies Ltd. (MTT), the leading mobile apps, mobile web and mobile technology products provider for travel companies, will host the next MTT Thinks Seminar in October in Singapore.


Hospitality group serves up WorldHost recognition


download (12)Six pubs and an off-license within the Belfast-based hospitality company the Horatio Group have become the latest businesses in Northern Ireland to gain national recognition for their commitment to customer service.
Madison’s Hotel, the Northern Whig, The Kings Head and Horatio Todd’s Bar and Restaurant in Belfast, as well as the DR:NK off